B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

承包商按时完成了建筑项目。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

机器持续运行24小时。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

持续地; 一再

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

她不断检查她的手机是否有新消息。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

飞行员获得了着陆许可。

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

她在学习中始终表现得很好。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

她决定挑战现任者的选举。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

安慰

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

她试图在失落后安慰她的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

商店出售各种各样的糖果。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

无忧无虑; 轻松愉快;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

她过着无忧无虑的生活，环游世界没有任何担忧。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

心理咨询

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

她决定通过心理咨询来缓解压力。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

樱花在四月美丽地绽放。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

认证

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

她在完成培训项目后获得了专业认证。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

当司机接近山路中的急转弯时，他减慢了速度。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

指挥官命令他的部队前进。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

他们谈了几个小时关于文学。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

系统配置需要调整以提高性能。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

她患有慢性的背痛。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

互补的

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

这两个伙伴有互补的技能。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

法院判定他偷窃有罪。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

项目的完成将再需要几周时间。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委员会建议进行宪法改革。

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

合并

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

公司旨在巩固其市场地位。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

全家人坐在沙发上看电影。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

碳排放必须得到控制。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制 / 控制

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

政府采取了措施来遏制通货膨胀。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

胶囊。一个小的可溶解的明胶外壳，内含药物剂量，整个吞下。

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

胶囊包含受控的环境。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

参议员与他的选民会面，讨论当地问题。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

她创作美丽的歌曲。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学废料污染水体。

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解说员

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

解说员详细描述了足球比赛。